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- Toolbox, Used by George Hook, 1946-1952 - Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. Racers needed tools and spare parts with them at competitions. This box, used by George Hook, kept everything organized -- and included a place for the car as well.
- 1946-1952
- Collections - Artifact
Toolbox, Used by George Hook, 1946-1952
Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. Racers needed tools and spare parts with them at competitions. This box, used by George Hook, kept everything organized -- and included a place for the car as well.
- Klein Grippers, 1870-1900 -
- 1870-1900
- Collections - Artifact
Klein Grippers, 1870-1900
- Screwdriver, Used by Henry Ford for Watch Repair, 1876-1878 - Watches were some of the first machines to catch Henry Ford's interest. He received a pocket watch for his 13th birthday which he quickly took apart -- and then put back together in perfect working order. Young Ford often repaired watches for friends and neighbors. He never charged for his services; the experience he gained was reward enough.
- 1876-1878
- Collections - Artifact
Screwdriver, Used by Henry Ford for Watch Repair, 1876-1878
Watches were some of the first machines to catch Henry Ford's interest. He received a pocket watch for his 13th birthday which he quickly took apart -- and then put back together in perfect working order. Young Ford often repaired watches for friends and neighbors. He never charged for his services; the experience he gained was reward enough.
- Tweezers, Used by Henry Ford for Watch Repair, 1876-1878 - Watches were some of the first machines to catch Henry Ford's interest. He received a pocket watch for his 13th birthday which he quickly took apart -- and then put back together in perfect working order. Young Ford often repaired watches for friends and neighbors. He never charged for his services; the experience he gained was reward enough.
- 1876-1878
- Collections - Artifact
Tweezers, Used by Henry Ford for Watch Repair, 1876-1878
Watches were some of the first machines to catch Henry Ford's interest. He received a pocket watch for his 13th birthday which he quickly took apart -- and then put back together in perfect working order. Young Ford often repaired watches for friends and neighbors. He never charged for his services; the experience he gained was reward enough.
- Screwdriver, Used by Henry Ford for Watch Repair, 1876-1878 - Watches were some of the first machines to catch Henry Ford's interest. He received a pocket watch for his 13th birthday which he quickly took apart -- and then put back together in perfect working order. Young Ford often repaired watches for friends and neighbors. He never charged for his services; the experience he gained was reward enough.
- 1876-1878
- Collections - Artifact
Screwdriver, Used by Henry Ford for Watch Repair, 1876-1878
Watches were some of the first machines to catch Henry Ford's interest. He received a pocket watch for his 13th birthday which he quickly took apart -- and then put back together in perfect working order. Young Ford often repaired watches for friends and neighbors. He never charged for his services; the experience he gained was reward enough.
- Lug Wrench, 2011 - The X-shaped lug wrench, sometimes called a spider wrench, is an essential tool in the event of a flat tire. Its four differently sized sockets are designed for removing the lug nuts that hold a car's wheel onto its axle. The basic lug wrench allows a driver to remove a flat tire and replace it with a spare tire.
- 2011
- Collections - Artifact
Lug Wrench, 2011
The X-shaped lug wrench, sometimes called a spider wrench, is an essential tool in the event of a flat tire. Its four differently sized sockets are designed for removing the lug nuts that hold a car's wheel onto its axle. The basic lug wrench allows a driver to remove a flat tire and replace it with a spare tire.
- Automobile Engine Valve Lapping Tool, circa 1915 - Until the late 1910s, the intake and exhaust valves in a car's engine required periodic maintenance -- once a year was not unusual. The valves needed to be cleaned and reseated with a valve lapping tool to ensure a tight seal. This task could take between a few hours to a full day to complete.
- circa 1915
- Collections - Artifact
Automobile Engine Valve Lapping Tool, circa 1915
Until the late 1910s, the intake and exhaust valves in a car's engine required periodic maintenance -- once a year was not unusual. The valves needed to be cleaned and reseated with a valve lapping tool to ensure a tight seal. This task could take between a few hours to a full day to complete.
- "Fish Gripper" Pliers, 1950-1965 - People found different ways to relax when in the great outdoors. Some hiked, some rested at the camp, and others picked up a rod and reel and headed to the lake, river, or stream. Fishing gear similar to what is shown here was available to the typical fisherman during the mid to late 20th century.
- 1950-1965
- Collections - Artifact
"Fish Gripper" Pliers, 1950-1965
People found different ways to relax when in the great outdoors. Some hiked, some rested at the camp, and others picked up a rod and reel and headed to the lake, river, or stream. Fishing gear similar to what is shown here was available to the typical fisherman during the mid to late 20th century.
- Hand Drill, 1875-1950 -
- 1875-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Hand Drill, 1875-1950
- Interior View of Farris Windmill on Cape Cod, Massachusetts - Built in the mid-1600s, the Farris windmill is said to be the oldest windmill in the United States. It operated in Cape Cod, Massachusetts -- ocean breezes moved the sails that turned the grain milling machinery inside. In 1935, the Ford Dealers of the United States and Canada purchased the windmill and moved it to Greenfield Village as a gift for Henry and Edsel Ford.
- 1890-1936
- Collections - Artifact
Interior View of Farris Windmill on Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Built in the mid-1600s, the Farris windmill is said to be the oldest windmill in the United States. It operated in Cape Cod, Massachusetts -- ocean breezes moved the sails that turned the grain milling machinery inside. In 1935, the Ford Dealers of the United States and Canada purchased the windmill and moved it to Greenfield Village as a gift for Henry and Edsel Ford.